skateboarding

By michael213
  • creation of skateboarding

    creation of skateboarding

    idea came from aa broken scooter
  • mass production of the skateboard

    mass production of the skateboard

    mass production of true surf inspired skateboards began
  • introduction of urethane wheels

    introduction of urethane wheels

    these urethane wheels were a much better product and is still used today
  • skateboards made out of everything from wood to aluminum

    skateboards made out of everything from wood to aluminum

  • Road Rider Wheels introduced first precision bearing

    in the same year, the Zephyr team made their appearance in the freestyle and slalmon competition in Del Mar which would change the game completely
  • government forced people to drain their pools

    government forced people to drain their pools

    there was a drought so the people were forced to drain their pools which created a new outlet for skaters to skate.
  • Independant Truck Company was born

    Independant Truck Company was born

    The best type of trucks designed for the demands of the modern street skater
  • Alan Gelfand invented the ollie

    Alan Gelfand invented the ollie

    the biggest breakthrough in skate history
  • Tom Goholski issued first fish tail board

    Tom Goholski issued first fish tail board

    The new fish tail made it very easy to maneveur the board
  • Bones Brigade created the first skate video

    Bones Brigade created the first skate video

    video featured anewly invented street skating style invented by Rodney Mullen in 1983